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Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters (cu ft to cu m) ▶

Conversion Table

cubic meters to cubic feet
cu m	cu ft
1 cu m	35.3147 cu ft
2 cu m	70.6293 cu ft
3 cu m	105.944 cu ft
4 cu m	141.2587 cu ft
5 cu m	176.5733 cu ft
6 cu m	211.888 cu ft
7 cu m	247.2027 cu ft
8 cu m	282.5173 cu ft
9 cu m	317.832 cu ft
10 cu m	353.1467 cu ft
11 cu m	388.4613 cu ft
12 cu m	423.776 cu ft
13 cu m	459.0907 cu ft
14 cu m	494.4053 cu ft
15 cu m	529.72 cu ft
16 cu m	565.0347 cu ft
17 cu m	600.3493 cu ft
18 cu m	635.664 cu ft
19 cu m	670.9787 cu ft
20 cu m	706.2933 cu ft

How to convert

1 cubic meter (cu m) = 35.3146667 cubic foot (cu ft). Cubic Meter (cu m) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system. Cubic Foot (cu ft) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system.

Cubic Meters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Meter

A cubic meter (symbol m3 or meter cube) is a unit of volume that is used in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of 1 meter (3 feet, 36 inches, or 0.9144 meters) in length.

One cubic meter is equal to 1000 liters, 35.3 cubic feet, or 1.3 cubic yards.

History of the Cubic Meter

The cubic meter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the SI system. The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian through Paris. The meter was later redefined several times based on different physical standards, such as a platinum-iridium bar and a wavelength of light. The current definition of the meter, adopted in 1983, is based on the speed of light in vacuum

The cubic meter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring water supply in France in the late 18th century. It was also used for measuring gas, wood, and other substances. The cubic meter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in the SI system in 1960. It is still widely used today for various purposes, such as science, engineering, commerce, and everyday life.

How to Convert Cubic Meters

To convert cubic meters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic meters to liters, multiply by 1000.
- Example: 2 m3 x 1000 = 2000 L
To convert cubic meters to cubic feet, multiply by 35.3.
- Example: 2 m3 x 35.3 = 70.6 ft3
To convert cubic meters to cubic yards, multiply by 1.3.
- Example: 2 m3 x 1.3 = 2.6 yd3
To convert cubic meters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 264.
- Example: 2 m3 x 264 = 528 gal
To convert cubic meters to bushels (US), multiply by 28.4.
- Example: 2 m3 x 28.4 = 56.8 bu
To convert cubic meters to barrels (oil), multiply by 6.29.
- Example: 2 m3 x 6.29 = 12.58 bbl

To convert other units of volume to cubic meters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert liters to cubic meters, divide by 1000.
- Example: 2000 L / 1000 = 2 m3
To convert cubic feet to cubic meters, divide by 35.3.
- Example: 70.6 ft3 / 35.3 = 2 m3
To convert cubic yards to cubic meters, divide by 1.3.
- Example: 2.6 yd3 / 1.3 = 2 m3
To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic meters, divide by 264.
- Example: 528 gal / 264 = 2 m3
To convert bushels (US) to cubic meters, divide by 28.4.
- Example: 56.8 bu / 28.4 = 2 m3
To convert barrels (oil) to cubic meters, divide by 6.29.
- Example: 12.58 bbl / 6.29 = 2 m3

Where Cubic Meters are Used

Cubic meters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

In most countries that use the metric system, cubic meters are used for measuring water supply, gas consumption, wood volume, and other liquids and solids.
In some countries that use the imperial system, such as the United Kingdom and Canada, cubic meters are used for measuring natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and electricity.
In the European Union, cubic meters are used for measuring carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption.
In the aviation industry, cubic meters are used for measuring the cargo capacity of aircraft and air freight.
In the shipping industry, cubic meters are used for measuring the volume of containers and cargo ships.

Example Conversions of Cubic Meters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of cubic meters to other units of volume:

1 m3 = 1000 L
1 m3 = 35.3 ft3
1 m3 = 1.3 yd3
1 m3 = 264 gal
1 m3 = 28.4 bu
1 m3 = 6.29 bbl
1 m3 = 0.001 km3

Cubic meters also can be marked as m³.

Cubic Feet - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Foot

A cubic foot (symbol ft3 or cu ft) is an imperial and US customary (non-metric) unit of volume, used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one foot (0.3048 meter) in length.

One cubic foot is equal to 1728 cubic inches, 0.037037 cubic yards, or 0.02831685 cubic meters.

History of the Cubic Foot

The cubic foot is derived from the foot, which is an ancient unit of length that was based on the length of a human foot. The foot was originally divided into 12 inches, and later into 16 digits or 4 palms. The foot was used in many different systems of measurement, such as the Roman, Egyptian, Greek, and English systems. The foot was standardized by King Henry I of England in the 12th century as the length of his own foot. The current definition of the foot, adopted in 1959, is based on the international yard, which is defined as 0.9144 meter.

The cubic foot was first used as a unit of volume for measuring wood in England in the 15th century. It was also used for measuring other materials and substances, such as stone, sand, coal, water, and air. The cubic foot was adopted as a standard unit of measure in the imperial system in 1824, along with other units such as the gallon, the bushel, and the barrel. The cubic foot was also used in the US customary system, which is similar but not identical to the imperial system. The cubic foot is still widely used today for various purposes, such as construction, engineering, commerce, and everyday life.

How to Convert Cubic Feet

To convert cubic feet to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic feet to cubic inches, multiply by 1728.
- Example: 2 ft3 × 1728 = 3456 in3
To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, multiply by 0.037037.
- Example: 2 ft3 × 0.037037 = 0.074074 yd3
To convert cubic feet to cubic meters, multiply by 0.02831685.
- Example: 2 ft3 × 0.02831685 = 0.0566337 m3
To convert cubic feet to liters, multiply by 28.3168466.
- Example: 2 ft3 × 28.3168466 = 56.6336932 L
To convert cubic feet to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 7.48051948.
- Example: 2 ft3 × 7.48051948 = 14.96103896 gal
To convert cubic feet to bushels (US), multiply by 0.803563954.
- Example: 2 ft3 × 0.803563954 = 1.607127908 bu

To convert other units of volume to cubic feet, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic inches to cubic feet, divide by 1728.
- Example: 3456 in3 ÷ 1728 = 2 ft3
To convert cubic yards to cubic feet, divide by 0.037037.
- Example: 0.074074 yd3 ÷ 0.037037 = 2 ft3
To convert cubic meters to cubic feet, divide by 0.02831685.
- Example: 0.0566337 m3 ÷ 0.02831685 = 2 ft3
To convert liters to cubic feet, divide by 28.3168466.
- Example: 56.6336932 L ÷ 28.3168466 = 2 ft3
To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic feet, divide by 7.48051948.
- Example: 14.96103896 gal ÷ 7.48051948 = 2 ft3
To convert bushels (US) to cubic feet, divide by 0.803563954.
- Example: 1.607127908 bu ÷ 0.803563954 = 2 ft3

Where Cubic Feet are Used

Cubic feet are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.